David Zaoui

A self-learned photographer, David Zaoui was born in 1982 of Eurasian and Franco-Algerian parents. Growing up, his diverse background provided an ideal environment where artistic sense, open-mindedness and multiculturalism were omnipresent.

Through both his grandfather who was a Painter and his mother who attended the Beaux-Arts school, David realized the true impact a simple image can have on a person.

During his own wedding, he discovered the art of wedding photography, and became friends with a talented photographer who soon became his mentor.

Through his love for both travelling the globe and photography, David is today a confirmed wedding photographer both in France and abroad. Through his images, he tells a story aimed at showing true emotions, cultural diversity and the natural beauty of landscapes all of which emanate from the Ceremonies he captures.

In 2014, David became a member of two prestigious International Wedding photographer affiliations, one being the WPJA which has further comforted him in his professional and life choices.

In 2015, he became Ambassador to a famous international camera brand.

In 2016-17, he won 12 world wedding photography awards, speaker for Nikon France and lives now in Miami.

8 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

Judges

I think a simple picture can be harder than an image with many things going on. This is a great example of where simplicity actually enhances the moment. As the bride in the shadows reflects on her day to come, the viewer is also eased into a quiet moment to reflect upon what she might be thinking. In simplicity the complexities of the people in the image are allowed to shine.

Judges

Wow! If being outlandishly unique was the intended goal then this image wins the race almost before it began! There's nothing subtle about the location or the couple clinging to a bobbing buoy. Yet, in spite of its obvious eye-catching qualities, I found myself taking triple-looks.

Judges

How idyllic and perfectly gorgeous could it be to find oneself at the edge of the sea beneath a waning sun as you whisk atop the glassy waters, arm-in-arm with your beloved? Well, such is the beauty of an image, that it can inspire us to at least dream. This is a difficult scene - slow shutter speed in low light - perfectly captured.